Kottaiyur
| Kottaiyur | |
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Kottaiyur Siva temple tower
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 Kottaiyur
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| Coordinates: 10°07′23″N 78°49′15″E / 10.122932°N 78.8208°ECoordinates: 10°07′23″N 78°49′15″E / 10.122932°N 78.8208°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Sivaganga |
| Suburb | Karaikudi |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 51,595 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 630106 |
| Telephone code | 91 4565 |
Kottaiyur is a suburban of Karaikudi located in northern part of Karaikudi city in Sivaganga district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Kottaiyur has an average elevation of 77 metres (253 ft) and is located north in Karaikudi, on the Karaikudi-Trichy Highway near the southern tip of India. The area is close to the small expanse of ocean that separates India from Sri Lanka.
As of the 2011[update] Indian census, Kottaiyur had a population of 51,595 of which 49% was male and 51% female. The literacy rate of 75% is higher than the national average of 59.5%. Among men, the literacy rate is 79%, compared to 71% among females. 10% of the population is under six years of age.
The main temples are:
There are also several temples in Kottaiyur that belong to a specific community of people; these are called the Kulasami Kovil of that particular community.
The main festivals celebrated in Kottaiyur are:
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